Think
all multivitamins are created equal? If so, read on. Not only could you
be throwing away money by not receiving what is listed on the label,
you could be consuming something that is potentially toxic to your
body. Results from ConsumerLab.com indicates more than half of 21
multivitamins they tested had too little or too much of certain
ingredients listed on the label and many had unacceptably high levels
of the toxic heavy metal lead. ConsumerLab.com conducts independent
tests to help consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health,
wellness and nutrition products. According to their results, out of the
21 products tested, only 10 had accurate amounts of stated ingredients
as well as other quality standards. Some of their other findings
included - one women's multivitamin contained more than 10 times the
lead allowed without a label stating so (against current California
law), one children's vitamin contained more than double the vitamin A
(potentially toxic to children under the age of 9) and some products
weren't likely to break up in one's digestive tract and instead, simply
pass completely through without sufficient absorption. So when
purchasing vitamins, it's a good idea to purchase a quality product
from a reputable company to ensure you're not only getting the health
benefits you paid for, but also, so you’re not consuming a product that
is potentially toxic.